CR 08-111 Preliminary Plat/Final Plat - 242 Van Buren AveNovember 26, 2008 ' P K INS Council Report 08 -111
PRELIMINARY PLAT/FINAL PLAT — 242 VAN BUREN AVENUE
Proposed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: Adopt R esolUtIO11 08 -71, app roving a
preliminary /final plat for 242 Van Buren Avenue.
At the Zoning and Planning meeting Mr. Jenny moved and Mr. Hatlestad seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution RZ08 -10, recommending approval of a preliminary /final plat for 242
Van Buren Avenue. The motion was approved unanimously.
Overview
Carol Carpenter, the applicant, currently owns two adjoining lots. Her house is on 242 Van
Buren Avenue which is a long lot that extends to Jackson Avenue. The other lot owned by
Ms. Carpenter is a small lot on Jackson Avenue. Ms. Carpenter is proposing to divide 242
Van Buren into two lots and add the west side of 242 Van Buren that abuts Jackson Avenue
to the small lot on Jackson. The new, larger lot on Jackson would allow a new home to be
constructed. The small lot on Jackson is not buildable with out the addition of the west side
of 242 Van Buren.
Primary Issues to Consider
• What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
• Does the lot meet the minimum lot requirements?
• What are the specifics of the plat?
• Does the proposed plat meet the subdivision requirements?
• Will a park dedication fee be required?
• What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Supporting Documents
• Analysis of Issues
• Preliminary /Final Plat
• Resolution 08 -71
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Nancy�5. Anderson, AI P
Planner
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Notes:
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Primary Issues to Consider
• What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
The zoning of the site is R -1 -A, Single and Two - family. The Comprehensive Plan has
designated the site as residential.
• Does the lot meet the minimum lot requirements?
The minimum lot size is 6000 square feet in the R -1 -A zoning district. Each of the proposed
lots is over 6000 square feet.
• What are the specifics of the plat?
The plat will be two lots.
• Does the proposed plat meet the subdivision requirements?
The proposed plat meets the subdivision requirements.
• Will a park dedication fee be required?
A park dedication fee will be required because a new lot will be created.
• What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed subdivision. Lonnie Carpenter, representing the
applicant, appeared before the Commission. No one appeared at the public hearing.
A l tarn � tivac
1. Approve the preliminary /final plat. By approving the preliminary /final plat, the applicant
will be able to replat the property as proposed.
2. Deny the preliminary /final plat. By denying the preliminary /final plat, the applicant will
not be able to replat the property as proposed. If the Planning Commission considers this
alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is
needed, the item should be continued.
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 08 -71
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPROVING OF A PRELIMINARY /FINAL PLAT FOR 242 VAN BUREN AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, an application for a preliminary /final plat SUBD08 -4 has been submitted for by
Carol Carpenter;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for preliminary /final plat was submitted for by Carol Carpenter on
October 27, 2008;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed and published
notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on
November 25, 2008: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard; and
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for a preliminary /final plat
SUBD08 -4 is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the preliminary /final plat meets the subdivision requirements.
2. That the preliminary /final plat meets the zoning requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for preliminary /final plat SUBD08 -4 is hereby
approved based on the following conditions:
1. That the park dedication fee is paid when the City signs the plat.
Adopted this 2nd day of December 2008.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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